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Despicable Group: Dozens dressed like Minions cheer arrival of evil leader Gru

"What we thought was just going to be a hilarious clip ended up being a piece of many viewers Halloween and making their weekend.”

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Screen grab of over 70 people dressed as minions. (Jack Gilliam via SWNS)

By Jamie Smith via SWNS

This incredible video shows over 70 people dressed as 'Minions' from the "Despicable Me" franchise as they cheer the arrival of their leader 'Gru'.

The 70 students decided to film a famous scene from the first "Despicable Me", where the creator and the leader of the Minions 'Gru', addresses his followers with his mission statement of stealing the moon.

Gru- played by Charlie Knoelke- is seen walking up the stairs of what the brothers call "Middle House" to the group of Minions patiently and excitedly awaiting his arrival.

Upon his arrival, the Minions cheer him and he then makes a proclamation that "we're going to steal the moon" sending the cluster of minions into a frenzy.

The video was taken by student Jack Gilliam, 22, of the Delta Tau Delta Fraternity, at DePauw University, in Greencastle, Indiana.

Video grab shows over 70 people dressed as Minions from the Despicable Me franchise as they cheer the arrival of their leader Gru. (Jack Gilliam via SWNS)’

Fellow student Wallace Renie came up with the idea that he, Jack, and the rest of their fraternity brothers all dressed up as Minions for Halloween.

"The collective reaction was sheer joy as we thought the whole idea was hilarious and were excited to see what it looked like on film,"Jack said.

“Everyone I've come across that has seen the video thought it was hilarious, and many people have reached out to me and other members of my fraternity saying how we made their Halloween.

“This video has received a more positive reception than I was anticipating. What we thought was just going to be a hilarious clip ended up being a piece of many viewers Halloween and making their weekend.”

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